Many want to change the world, few know where to start. It starts with yourself. It starts with what "The 7 Levels of Change" sets out to do, which is help you think different so that you can get different results.

Think different by doing things different. You can start small, doing one thing different every day. Still stuck in a rut? Practice Feng-Shui and move 27 items around in your home. If you think different, and you do different, this means you will be a new person every day - no longer thinking, acting, or reacting as you once did. This is uncharted territory, an expedition of sorts. By pursuing even minor or gradual changes day by day, you will eventually produce a radical change.

The 7th level (Doing the Impossible) is the holy grail of change and innovation. It will likely involve full personal transformation, with an outer manifestation of that change in the real world. This will involve thinking the thoughts you never thought you could. This will involve pursuing those things that any "sane" person would discount as ludicrous and impossible. Listen to the negative voice inside your head that tells you "No", and that will become your reality. Allow yourself to be naive and optimistic, and suddenly the impossible becomes merely improbable. (Imagine if you didn't know that something was "impossible", and you went for it?) Add persistence to the equation and you nudge the needle from improbable, and closer and closer to probable.

A few activities to try:- Do one thing different every day- Make a To-Don't List of things not worth doing because they are inefficient- Invent categories from which to see the world, rather than always seeing it the same way you always have- Make a list of your top 3 lifetime goals, top 3 goals for the next 3 years, and top 3 goals if you had 6 months to live- List 7 CSF's (Critical Success Factors) needed to succeed, moving up the levels of change as you list them- Maintain a "Different" list - every time something seems different, or you have a different thought, write it down

A very powerful book... an essential read for the serious student of the mind and thinking... if you're not sure whether to get the book... get the book...

Persistence is the key to reach"Hold onto your dreams, no matter what. With determination and hard work, anyone can reach any goal." - Natalie du Toit

Persistence is the key to reach success. First, the questions to ask yourself are "Who am I? What do I stand for? What do I want to achieve?" Then, getting there is a matter of persistence. The people who believe the most strongly in themselves and their mission are the ones who will find it in themselves to persist.

In "99 Perseverance Success Stories", we find that there are all levels of obstacles. Some are as minor as feeling that you are not good enough. Some are as major as being in a battle for your life. We all face obstacles to some degree. But we must be careful not to become our own biggest obstacle - such as telling yourself that you cannot do something, when you do not know yet what you are capable of. Obstacles are a universal part of the human experience, and perseverance is the key to overcoming them.

I am glad to have this handy book which was a wonderful introduction to Stoic philosophy. Many people may think that philosophy isn't very relevant beI am glad to have this handy book which was a wonderful introduction to Stoic philosophy. Many people may think that philosophy isn't very relevant because it deals with big abstract questions that don't seem to have firm solutions. Well, Stoic philosophy is different. It is completely based on practical understandings and tools we can adopt to live better lives. A common theme that is returned to time and again is that we must keep our minds on what we can control. This may get tiresome to some readers, but the fact that it is repeated so often just establishes to me how important this concept is.

Some points I especially liked are that we should seek personal transformation on the inside, but continue to look similar to others on the outside. We do not need to give the impression that we have moved on, and no longer care about our fellow people. I also like that it is recommended we occasionally put ourselves through trials, such as fasting, so we can see that this is what we had feared so much, to not have some object of convenience.

This is a book of great wisdom, and I appreciate the valuable insights. The explanations of how the quotes apply in today's age didn't always apply to me personally, but I can appreciate the author's goal of applying ancient philosophy in the modern age. The key point to take away in that is that this is a philosophy that applied then, applies now, and will probably forever be relevant.

I've been following Steve "S. J" Scott's work for many years. When he wrote this one in a similar niche to the types of books I author (mind-brain impI've been following Steve "S. J" Scott's work for many years. When he wrote this one in a similar niche to the types of books I author (mind-brain improvement), I had to check it out.

I believe "Novice to Expert" is a fantastic resource for someone new to learning, or for someone who has struggled to learn anything new. Also, if you simply want a break down of what it means to learn something new, and you want a clear path to get there, this is the book for it. This should be a great resource for a high school student or someone entering college.

A strength in most of Steve Scott's books is that he cuts the fluff and gets straight to the point. He gives you actionable information that you can use right away to learn something in your life. The mistake some books in this genre make is to over-promise results, when the reality is that learning something will take time and effort. I like that he was clear with what you can expect to gain. Of course, he provides a path that will minimize the frustration and will help you to make progress faster in your learning.

There is also a list of learning resources which I think should be a good starting place to actually begin learning what you are interested in.

"Here's the one universal rule I would try to teach everyone: Depth matters more than width. That is, the smallest, meaningful intentional act will me"Here's the one universal rule I would try to teach everyone: Depth matters more than width. That is, the smallest, meaningful intentional act will mean much more than a huge one that lacks intent or substance." - Gary Vee

Keep your focus and go DEEP (not wide). Don't try to be everything to everyone, and to be the best at everything. Find what you are good at, and do that. Engage with the customers that come to you in a deep way, not with automated messages and lackluster encouragement. I find myself going deeper and deeper in my business everyday. Readers of my books email me and I do my best to take care of their concerns - above and beyond what my books were even meant to cover. In the end, things cycle over. I learn more deeply about my audience in this way, and I can therefore provide them with better information to meet their needs going into the future. I've learned that if it's just a job, it isn't worth it. You have to want to do what you're doing on a deeper level to actually make a meaningful difference for anyone. #GaryKnowsHisStuff